DIY Tee Upcycling

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Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing

— January 31, 2010 — Eco
If you are looking for a way to upgrade your wardrobe but are cash-challenged, Megan Nicolay from Generation-T will show you some awesome DIY tips to create your own cool and personal upcycled couture.

Utilizing the simplest pieces from any outdated wardrobe, and a pair of sharp scissors, you can transform your unwanted items into the next best thing, some cool shredded couture accessories. If you need a little help transforming your tees into your own signature line of personal DIY shredded threads, watch Megan Nicolay do it in the video.

Trend Themes

  1. Upcycling Clothes — There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating new business models centered around upcycling old clothes.
  2. DIY Fashion — There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the retail industry by offering DIY clothing-making classes and materials for consumers to create their own fashion.
  3. Shredded Couture Accessories — There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the accessories industry by focusing on creating shredded couture accessories from upcycled materials.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — The fashion industry can take advantage of the growing trend of upcycling clothes by creating sustainable and environmentally friendly clothing designs.
  2. Retail — Retail companies can offer DIY clothing-making classes and materials to customers as a way to provide a unique shopping experience and increase customer engagement.
  3. Accessories — The accessories industry can focus on creating shredded couture accessories from upcycled materials to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
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